Zachery Vance
Harts,WV
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Mechanic Welder at Mining Repair Specialist. Proven expertise in automotive diagnostics and customer relations, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring safety compliance. Recognized for implementing process improvements that reduced downtime and improved equipment reliability. Committed to delivering high-quality service and fostering teamwork.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Oil Change Technician
Thornhill Auto Group
02.2025 - Current
- Performed routine oil changes and fluid checks to ensure vehicle performance.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify maintenance needs and potential engine issues.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in conducting quality control checks on completed services for customer satisfaction.
Delivery Driver
Beckley Welding Supply
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered products to customers efficiently, ensuring timely arrival and customer satisfaction.
- Operated delivery vehicle safely, adhering to traffic laws and company policies.
- Loaded and unloaded welding supplies, maintaining organization for quick access during deliveries.
- Communicated with dispatch regarding delivery schedules and any changes in routes or orders.
Surface Mine Fabrication Welder
Mollett Welding
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Operated MIG and stick welding equipment to fabricate metal components.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Utilized plasma cutting tools for precise metal shaping and cutting tasks.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production speed and reduced waste.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate production.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to maintain standards.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency in fabrication processes.
Welding Fabricator
Reece Machine
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Fabricated custom metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted technical blueprints to ensure accurate assembly of products.
- Operated welding equipment and tools safely, maintaining high-quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance production efficiency.
Welder
Wvplc
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Operated MIG welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various materials.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly and fabrication.
- Conducted routine inspections for safety compliance and equipment maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize production downtime.
Mechanic Welder
Mining Repair Specialist
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in heavy mining equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and repair complex systems, improving reliability of equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes, fostering a proactive work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Logan High School
Logan, WVNo Degree - Wv Surface Mine Card
Wv Mining School
Danville, WV12-2024
No Degree - Wv Underground Card
Wv Mining School
Danville Wv 12-2024
Skills
- Oil change expertise
- Transmission servicing
- Battery replacements
- Drive belt adjustment
- Brake servicing
- Oil changes
- Brake systems
- Tire rotations
- Spark plug replacement
- Automotive diagnostics
- Tire balancing
- Fluid replacement
- Windshield wiper replacement
- Filter replacement
- Customer relations
- Ignition system maintenance
- Documentation skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Brake inspection
- Maintenance scheduling
- Air conditioning service
- Fluid checks
- Suspension inspection
- Tire rotation
- Coolant flushing
- Power steering fluid check
- Tire changing and rotation
- MIG welding
- Pipe welding
- Grinders
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Fabrication
- Plasma cutting
- Hand tool safety
- Parts fabrication
- Welding safety procedures
- Carbon steel welding
- Jig fabrication
- Gas metal arc welding
- Defect repair
- Blueprint interpretation
- Stainless steel welding
- Blueprints
- Flux core arc welding
- Welding symbols
- Welding codes and standards
- Custom fabrication
- Stick welding
- Welding procedure specification
- Crane and rigging safety
- Production
- Equipment monitoring
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Structural fabrication
- Visual inspection
- Weld inspections
- Job orders
- Fire prevention and protection
- Power tool safety
- Torch cutting
- Grinding and finishing
- Safety procedures
- Joint preparation
- Plasma arc cutting
- Overhead crane operation
- Welding equipment maintenance
- Welding positioning
- Welding inspection
- Flat welding position
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Decision-making
- Shielded metal arc equipment
- Power tools operation
- Measurements and calculations
- Structural welding
- Gas flow adjustments
- Arc welding
- Power tools
- Surface material preparation
- Torch installation
Timeline
Oil Change Technician
Thornhill Auto Group
02.2025 - Current
Delivery Driver
Beckley Welding Supply
10.2024 - 12.2024
Surface Mine Fabrication Welder
Mollett Welding
04.2024 - 07.2024
Welder
Wvplc
10.2023 - 11.2023
Welding Fabricator
Reece Machine
02.2023 - 03.2024
Mechanic Welder
Mining Repair Specialist
10.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Logan High School
No Degree - Wv Surface Mine Card
Wv Mining School
No Degree - Wv Underground Card
Wv Mining School